About USBGroove
Cross-platform system tray app that auto-plays MP3s from USB drives
USBGroove 1.62
Cross-platform system tray app that auto-plays MP3s from USB drives
- By michaelnoergaard
- Open Source
- Portable
- Updated Mar 16, 2026
Technical details
| Publisher | michaelnoergaard |
|---|---|
| Version | 1.62 |
| Release date | 2026-03-16 |
| License | MIT |
| Installer type | portable, inno |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | michaelnoergaard.USBGroove |
| Requirements | Windows 10 version 1809 or later |
Install USBGroove from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=michaelnoergaard.USBGroove -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=michaelnoergaard.USBGroove -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=michaelnoergaard.USBGroove -e- Silent install with the offline installer
"USBGroove_Setup_v1.62.exe" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES
USBGroove adds this command to the command line: USBGroove.
USBGroove version history
1.55 Mar 14, 2026
Changes
- fix(winget): fix YAML indentation, switch to Inno installer, add manual dispatch
Downloads
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Platform │File │Install
───────────────────┼─────────────────────────┼────────────────────────────────
Windows │USBGroove.exe │Just download and run
───────────────────┼─────────────────────────┼────────────────────────────────
Windows (Installer)│USBGroove_Setup_v1.55.exe│Start Menu + Add/Remove Programs
───────────────────┼─────────────────────────┼────────────────────────────────
macOS │USBGroove-macOS.zip │Unzip and move to Applications
───────────────────┼─────────────────────────┼────────────────────────────────
Linux │USBGroove-Linux │Download, chmod +x, and run
───────────────────┴─────────────────────────┴────────────────────────────────
Package managers
- Windows: winget install michaelnoergaard.USBGroove
- macOS: brew tap michaelnoergaard/usb-groove && brew install usb-groove
1.54 Mar 14, 2026
Changes
- fix(winget): add workflow_dispatch, switch to Inno Setup installer
Downloads
───────────────────┬─────────────────────────┬────────────────────────────────
Platform │File │Install
───────────────────┼─────────────────────────┼────────────────────────────────
Windows │USBGroove.exe │Just download and run
───────────────────┼─────────────────────────┼────────────────────────────────
Windows (Installer)│USBGroove_Setup_v1.54.exe│Start Menu + Add/Remove Programs
───────────────────┼─────────────────────────┼────────────────────────────────
macOS │USBGroove-macOS.zip │Unzip and move to Applications
───────────────────┼─────────────────────────┼────────────────────────────────
Linux │USBGroove-Linux │Download, chmod +x, and run
───────────────────┴─────────────────────────┴────────────────────────────────
Package managers
- Windows: winget install michaelnoergaard.USBGroove
- macOS: brew tap michaelnoergaard/usb-groove && brew install usb-groove
1.53 Mar 14, 2026
Other versions
- 1.49
Frequently asked questions
Is USBGroove free?
Yes. USBGroove is free and open-source software released under the MIT license.
What is the latest version of USBGroove?
The latest version is 1.62, released on Mar 16, 2026.
Is it safe to download USBGroove?
The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 04ae8798c4b34f60cfc7d3622e0220ac5e8e85f61028918f0a7f783f1f5377ab.
Which Windows versions does USBGroove support?
USBGroove requires Windows 10 version 1809 or later and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I install USBGroove silently?
Run the offline installer with "USBGroove_Setup_v1.62.exe" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=michaelnoergaard.USBGroove -e --silent.
How do I uninstall USBGroove?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find USBGroove and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=michaelnoergaard.USBGroove -e.
Is there a portable version of USBGroove?
Yes. USBGroove is available as a portable program (USBGroove.exe, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.
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